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James will present his key ingredients for non-profit organizations to include in their strategic planning ‘cookbook’ to compete in a challenging market where demand for services is high and funding is never guaranteed. He will also provide a unique perspective on the misperceptions of hunger and its impact on society.
Please join us for an informative and thought provoking presentation.
James A. Floros
President & CEO Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
Jim joined the Food Bank from the Burn Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing fire and burn injuries and deaths, where he served as executive director and CEO from 1992 to 2012. Before that, Floros served as director of community relations at the world headquarters of Project Concern International, a development agency that provides clean drinking water and immunizations in the poorest regions of the world.
During his tenure at the Burn Institute, Floros significantly expanded the nonprofit from an annual operating budget of $320,000 and 4 employees to 12 employees, a volunteer base of 1,500, an affiliate program, two offices and an operating budget of nearly $1.5 million. When devastating wildfires hit San Diego County in 2007, Floros organized emergency assistance for burn survivors and ramped up efforts to keep the public informed about evacuation procedures. In 2008, Floros was awarded the National Burn Prevention Award from the American Burn Association and the Maltese Award from the San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association. Under Floros’ leadership, the Institute became the leading burn foundation in the nation and is held as a national model.
Jim has held officer positions and served on the board of directors for numerous civic and nonprofit organizations. Jim served as board chair for the International Federation of Burn Foundations for seven years and as chair of the Chula Vista Civil Service Commission. Jim also served as president of the board of the Kiwanis Club of San Diego Foundation, chair of the Agency Executive Committee for Combined Health Agencies, and Jim currently serves on the County of San Diego Social Services Advisory Board. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Jim is a Packers fan “for life” and an avid golfer. He lives in San Diego with his wife and two children.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:30 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
DINNER SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=26.20150305T17000020150305T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Featuring James Floros, CEO of San Diego Food Bankthumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/foodDrive2013589-300x153.gif;300;153,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/foodDrive2013589-300x153.gif;300;153,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/foodDrive2013589-300x153.gif;300;153,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/foodDrive2013589-300x153.gif;300;153$65 Members, $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=26ai1ec-2002@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZAdministrator; admin@businessexecutives.org“Is California worth it? For more and more businesses, the answer is no. According to Americans for Economic Freedom, over 60 firms from California have pulled up stakes and moved their operations to other states. San Diego is no stranger to this phenomenon. In 2014 alone, San Diego had three sizeable companies announce they were moving to Texas: Active Network, Websense, and Omnitracs.
In late 2012, ResMed’s chief executive, Peter Farrell, tasked a special ResMed subcommittee to evaluate whether or not it was the best thing for their shareholders, and for the future of the company to remain headquartered in California. Fast forward to 2015, Peter Farrell still believes that California doesn’t have a business-friendly environment, but ResMed is still headquartered in San Diego.
Come hear why.
Peter Farrell
Founder and Chairman, ResMed
Peter Farrell is founder and chairman of ResMed and has been chairman and a director since its inception in June 1989. He holds a B.E. with honors in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney, an SM in chemical engineering from MIT, a PhD in bioengineering from the University of Washington, Seattle, and a DSc from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) for research contributions regarding treatment with the artificial kidney. Peter was Foundation Director of the UNSW Graduate School for Biomedical Engineering (1978-1989) before joining Baxter Healthcare Japan as Vice President of R & D. He is a director of NuVasive, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed company involved with the surgical treatment of spine disorders.
Dr. Farrell is a fellow or honorary fellow of several professional bodies, including a membership in the National Academy of Engineering. Dr. Farrell was named 1998 San Diego Entrepreneur of the Year for Health Sciences, Australian Entrepreneur of the Year in 2001 and US National Entrepreneur of the Year for Health Sciences in 2005. Dr. Farrell joined the Executive Council of the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School in 1998, served as vice chairman from 2000 to 2010 when he became chairman (2010-13).
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:30 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
DINNER SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=27.20150402T17000020150402T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Featuring Peter Farrell, Chairman and Founder of ResMedthumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Peter_01B_IMG_2741-238x300.jpg;121;153,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Peter_01B_IMG_2741-238x300.jpg;121;153,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Peter_01B_IMG_2741-238x300.jpg;121;153,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Peter_01B_IMG_2741-238x300.jpg;121;153$65 Members, $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=27ai1ec-2005@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZAdministrator; admin@businessexecutives.orgIt’s All About The Tribe!
Garry Ridge, CEO will share the two critical ingredients (which has nothing to do with the WD-40 formula) that continues to bring unparallel success to WD-40, the company. Join us as Garry shares the arrows in his quiver that has resulted in “creating positive lasting memories by solving problems in homes and factories worldwide.”
Garry O. Ridge
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of WD-40 Company
As chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors of WD-40 Company, Garry Ridge is responsible for developing and implementing high-level strategies, all operations, and the oversight of all relationships and partnerships for the Company.
Mr. Ridge joined WD-40 Company in 1987 and has held various management positions in the company including, executive vice president and chief operating officer and vice president of international. He has worked directly with WD-40 Company in over 50 countries. Mr. Ridge was appointed president and chief executive officer of WD-40 Company in 1997.
A native of Australia, Mr. Ridge served in advisory roles for the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. Currently, he serves as a member of the board of governors of The San Diego Foundation, and the advisory boards of TrendSource Inc. and The Ken Blanchard Companies. Mr. Ridge also sits on University of San Diego’s School of Business Administration Board of Advisors.
Mr. Ridge is an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches leadership development, talent management & succession planning in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called “Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.”
Mr. Ridge holds a diploma in retail and wholesale distribution from Sydney Technical College and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:30 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
DINNER SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=24.20150507T17000020150507T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Featuring Garry Ridge, CEO of WD-40thumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/H_Kw_Garry_Ridge_Portrait-020-3-300x240.jpg;224;179,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/H_Kw_Garry_Ridge_Portrait-020-3-300x240.jpg;224;179,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/H_Kw_Garry_Ridge_Portrait-020-3-300x240.jpg;224;179,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/H_Kw_Garry_Ridge_Portrait-020-3-300x240.jpg;224;179$65 Members, $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=24ai1ec-2064@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZAdministrator; admin@businessexecutives.org
Presenting Mark Tomaszewicz, Ambassador of Joy at PIRCH
The Business of Joy
Mark will share the story of PIRCH, a San Diego-based company exploring the intersection of joy, empathy and appliances as it expands nationally into luxury retail centers.
The talk will focus on scaling the unique culture of PIRCH that serves as a catalyst for memorable human experiences.
Mark Tomaszewicz is on a quest to prove radical success in business is best achieved through a connection to meaningful work coupled with a lot of joy. As the Ambassador of Joy for PIRCH, Mark is responsible for guiding the organization’s culture based on its Elements of Joy Manifesto. Mark also leads the University of Joy, human resources and recruiting at PIRCH.
Mark’s path to people practices was unconventional. Following a six-year stint in investment banking, M&A and corporate finance, Mark found his calling in customer and employee experience design at a boutique firm based in Colorado. This work included guiding organizations in the design and execution of experiences and intentional cultures across industries from five-person to 15,000-person companies. Mark subsequently moved to San Diego in 2009 where he began work at Sharp HealthCare as the Director of The Sharp Experience. While in that position, Mark also explored his passion for connecting people and ideas by producing four TEDxSanDiego events featuring over 100 speakers and inspiring thousands of individuals. When shifting away from work, Mark can be found on an improv stage, out running trials or cruising on waves. He currently resides in La Jolla with his wife Cali, newborn daughter Dylan and golden retriever, Toby.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:30 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
DINNER SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=25.20150604T17000020150604T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Featuring Mark Tomaszewicz, Ambassador of Joy at PIRCHthumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/PIRCH-logo.png;285;84,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/PIRCH-logo.png;285;84,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/PIRCH-logo.png;285;84,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/PIRCH-logo.png;285;84$65 Members, $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=25ai1ec-2113@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral PublicPlease join us for our annual Member Appreciation Summer Social compliments of PIRCH San Diego. The Event will be held at the PIRCH San Diego location on July 23rd at 5:30 PM.
Attendees can take a tour of the PIRCH showroom and learn more about the unique features of today’s modern kitchens and baths
Our Member Appreciation events are always full of good cheer, and enjoyed with delicious food and plenty of wine and beer to our members, and this year will be no exception.
*This event is complimentary to all BEC members. Guests are welcome for only $25.
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=33.20150723T17300020150723T200000+32.871615;-117.211042PIRCH San Diego @ Westfield UTC, 4545 La Jolla Village Drive #1, San Diego, CA 92122, USA0BEC Summer Socialthumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Soical-Event-Placeholder3-300x225.jpg;300;225,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Soical-Event-Placeholder3-300x225.jpg;300;225,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Soical-Event-Placeholder3-300x225.jpg;300;225,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Soical-Event-Placeholder3-300x225.jpg;300;225$25http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=33ai1ec-2070@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZAdministrator; admin@businessexecutives.org
John Reilly
President, SeaWorld San Diego
The Truth About SeaWorld
Over the past few years, groups and individuals opposed to zoos and aquariums like SeaWorld have used misinformation to paint a distorted picture of the park and the care of its killer whales. John will speak to the truth about SeaWorld and why it is not only one of the most distinguished and respected zoological institutions in the world, but why today, more than ever, people need to experience some of the world’s most amazing animals at a park like SeaWorld.
About John Reilly:
John Reilly’s career with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment spans 30 years rising from a popcorn vendor at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 1985 to becoming the park president of SeaWorld San Diego in November 2010. He is responsible for the health and well-being of more than 25,000 animals — a responsibility he takes very seriously. Whether it’s an eight ounce butterfly fish or an 8,000 pound killer whale, John and the park’s zoological team are passionately committed to the providing the highest quality of care to the animals and sharing them with millions of guests every year.
Reilly has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and history from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va. He currently sits on the board of directors of the San Diego Tourism Authority, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute and the Helen Woodward Animal Center.
SeaWorld Presentation
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – State of Council Presentation
6:30 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=28.20150903T17000020150903T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Featuring John Reilly, President of SeaWorld San Diegothumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Joh-Reilly-199x300.jpg;138;208,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Joh-Reilly-199x300.jpg;138;208,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Joh-Reilly-199x300.jpg;138;208,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Joh-Reilly-199x300.jpg;138;208$65 Members, $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=28ai1ec-2077@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZAdministrator; admin@businessexecutives.org
Jerry P. Rebel
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Jack in the Box Inc.
Business Model Transformation to Stay Relevant and Grow
Jerry P. Rebel is executive vice president and chief financial officer of Jack in the Box Inc., a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box restaurants, one of the nation’s largest hamburger chains, with more than 2,200 restaurants in 21 states and Guam. Additionally, through a wholly owned subsidiary, the company operates and franchises Qdoba, a leader in fast-casual dining, with nearly 650 restaurants in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Canada.
Mr. Rebel joined Jack in the Box Inc. in 2003 as the company’s vice president and controller. He held that position until January 2005, when he was promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer. In October 2005, Mr. Rebel was promoted to executive vice president and CFO. He is responsible for all finance, treasury and accounting functions for the company, including both brands, along with Investor Relations, Supply Chain, Information Technology and Real Estate, which comprises company and franchise restaurant development and licensing, architecture and design, construction, facility services and asset management.
Prior to joining Jack in the Box Inc., Mr. Rebel was vice president and controller of Fleming Companies Inc., then an industry leader in distribution, food retailing and business-to-business e-commerce fulfillment. From 1991 to 2002, he held various accounting and finance positions with CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS), and served as vice president and chief financial officer of its ProCare division from 2000 to 2002.
Since December 2008, Mr. Rebel has served on the Board of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce and since June 2014 has served as its Chairman. In addition, Mr. Rebel is a member of the Audit & Corporate Responsibility Committee of the Rady Children’s Hospital’s Board of Directors.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – State of Council Presentation
6:30 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
Dinner Sponsor – The Dean Law Group
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=29.20151001T17000020151001T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Featuring Jerry Rebel, CFO of Jack in the Boxthumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/SMrebel_grey_.jpg;187;252,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/SMrebel_grey_.jpg;187;252,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/SMrebel_grey_.jpg;187;252,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/SMrebel_grey_.jpg;187;252$65 Members, $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=29ai1ec-2083@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZAdministrator; admin@businessexecutives.org
Dr. Michael R. Cunningham
Chancellor, National University System
“The Changing Landscape of Higher Education”
Dr. Cunningham will reflect on 45 years of success at National University. He will present the impact and role NU now plays in higher education, lessons learned and what lies ahead for our community and students around the world.
About Dr. Michael R. Cunningham
Dr. Michael R. Cunningham became Chancellor of the National University System effective October 10, 2013. Dr. Cunningham originally joined the National University System on July 1, 2013 as its fourth President of the System’s flagship institution, National University. He came to National University from San Diego State University (SDSU), where he had been serving as Dean of the College of Business Administration. As President of National University, Dr. Cunningham leads the University’s commitment to providing world-class education to 30,000 students working toward one of National’s 133 graduate or undergraduate degrees, or one of its 23 credential programs. Classes can be taken online or at one of the University’s 27 campuses throughout California. Prior to being named Dean of the College of Business Administration at SDSU, Dr. Cunningham had been teaching strategy and entrepreneurship courses at SDSU, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and New York University. He entered the education industry after a highly successful business career that included 25 years as an entrepreneur and successful business leader. He was the Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Cunningham Graphics International (CGII; NASDAQ) from 1989-2000, a multinational graphics communications company which operated out of seven countries and employed approximately 2,000 employees.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
Dinner Sponsor
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=30.20151105T17000020151105T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Featuring Dr. Michael Cunningham, Chancellor, National University Systemthumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Mike-Cunning.jpg;178;178,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Mike-Cunning.jpg;178;178,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Mike-Cunning.jpg;178;178,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Mike-Cunning.jpg;178;178$65 Members, $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=30ai1ec-2540@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZAdministrator; admin@businessexecutives.orgHappy Holidays!
A terrific holiday gift idea for you and your favorite customer or business partner. Join us for an entertaining and informative discussion with George Chamberlin, host of Money in the Morning. George will look back at San Diego’s business climate this past year, the end of an era at the SDDT and what the future holds for our business community, with or without the Chargers!
Holiday Special Dinner Rate for everyone including guests. Register for $65.
George Chamberlin
Business Editor, KOGO Radio – Host of Money in the Morning
San Diego Daily Transcript
The End of an Era
1886-2015
About George
GEORGE CHAMBERLIN is the former Executive Editor for the Daily Transcript. He is also the business editor for KOGO Radio and host of “Money in the Morning”, a personal finance program heard each Sunday morning. In addition, he is the Money Advisor for NBC 7. He is the publisher and editor of a national newsletter, Investing for Rookies. George has been honored three times by the Small Business Administration as the Media Advocate of the Year.
George is originally from Kansas City and grew up in Louisiana. In high school, George knew his career path would be in broadcasting and journalism. He arrived in San Diego to advance his radio career. He lives in North County and loves to talk about his two children and three grandchildren.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
Dinner Sponsor
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=31.20151203T17000020151203T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Featuring George Chamberlin, Business Editor, KOGO Radio – Host of Money in the Morningthumbnail;http://sandiego.iheartmedia.com/common/radioexchange/endorsements/images/talent/chamberlin.jpg;149;199,medium;http://sandiego.iheartmedia.com/common/radioexchange/endorsements/images/talent/chamberlin.jpg;149;199,large;http://sandiego.iheartmedia.com/common/radioexchange/endorsements/images/talent/chamberlin.jpg;149;199,full;http://sandiego.iheartmedia.com/common/radioexchange/endorsements/images/talent/chamberlin.jpg;149;199Holiday Dinner Rate $65http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=31ai1ec-2487@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZAdministrator; admin@businessexecutives.org
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Greg Koch, CEO & Co-Founder, Stone Brewing Co.
Stories from a Craft Beer Lifer
Is it IPA or IPO? Is it “Steady as she goes…or sell out?” Greg will share his thoughts on the craft beer industry trends from acquisitions to expansion and much more. He’ll update us on the Stone Brewing Company’s strategy for the foreseeable future. Bring your questions and taste buds as Greg will give us all a healthy serving of what’s to come in the Craft Beer business. Stone Brewing Craft Beer will be served, compliments of Craig Spitz.
Bring your questions and taste buds as Greg will give us all a healthy serving of what’s to come in the Craft Beer business. Stone Brewing Craft Beer will be served, compliments of Craig Spitz.
About Greg
Greg Koch started the Stone Brewing Company with President and Co-founder Steve Wagner in 1996. Mr. Koch was knighted by the Belgian Brewers Federation in 2010, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the San Diego region in 2011, was named the 2012 Most Admired CEO by San Diego Business Journal and is currently on the Business of Craft Beer Advisory Board at San Diego State University. When time allows, Koch enjoys speaking at TEDx Talks, conferences, professional organization meetings, universities and events on topics such as beer, business philosophy, food philosophy, sustainability, ethics and unconventional marketing. Co-author of two books—The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.: Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance and The Brewer’s Apprentice: An Insider’s Guide to the Art and Craft of Beer Brewing, Taught by the Masters—Koch is recognized as one of the world’s leading advocates and experts on craft beer and the brewing industry.
Koch has visited 53 countries and speaks poor Japanese, worse French and passable English. He is working on learning German, albeit slowly.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
DINNER SPONSOR
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=36.20160114T17000020160114T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Featuring Greg Koch, CEO & Co-Founder, Stone Brewing Co.thumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/gk_full1-226x300.jpg;245;325,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/gk_full1-226x300.jpg;245;325,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/gk_full1-226x300.jpg;245;325,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/gk_full1-226x300.jpg;245;325$65 Members, $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=36ai1ec-2589@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral PublicAdministrator; admin@businessexecutives.org
Bill Earley, Regional Chief Executive Officer
American Red Cross of San Diego/Imperial Counties
The Business of Disaster Preparedness, Responsiveness and Recovery
When disaster strikes, you can count on the American Red Cross to be in the thick of things. The challenge is operating during “blue skies” while waiting for an event to happen without notice. CEO Bill Earley will discuss the evolution of the iconic 117-year-old American Red Cross, its mission and today’s critical success factors to ensure a sustainable and viable service for our community. Are you ready for El Nino, the next firestorm or major earthquake? Join Bill and the BEC for an enlightening presentation.
About Bill Earley
Bill Earley became the Regional Chief Executive Officer for the local Chapter of the American Red Cross in July 2014. A San Diego native and graduate of San Diego State University, he holds a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center. Bill spent over 24 years at McKenna Long & Aldridge (formerly Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps) holding various titles, including Executive Committee member, Practice Group Leader, Strategic Planning Chair and partner. In early 2014, he established his own law and management consulting firm, The Earley Group. Bill’s varied background and interests include experience as a sportscaster on television, radio and internet, political aide and legal extern in the U.S. Senate, athlete and three-time Ironman triathlete, and dedicated community advocate.
Bill furthers the organization’s mission in the community through leading the chapter’s disaster preparedness initiatives, emergency relief efforts, services to members of the armed forces and their families, and more. Bill also provides key directional oversight for Prepare San Diego, a four-year regional resiliency initiative driven by the Red Cross to help prepare the San Diego region for human emergencies and disasters.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
DINNER SPONSOR
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=37.20160204T17000020160204T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Featuring Bill Earley, Regional Chief Executive Officer American Red Cross of San Diego/Imperial Countiesfreethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Bill-Earley-Red-Cross-2015-200x300.jpg;200;300,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Bill-Earley-Red-Cross-2015-200x300.jpg;200;300,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Bill-Earley-Red-Cross-2015-200x300.jpg;200;300,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Bill-Earley-Red-Cross-2015-200x300.jpg;200;300$65 Members, $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=37ai1ec-2639@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral PublicAdministrator; admin@businessexecutives.org
Sam the Cooking Guy
Career Happiness – Forget what you know!
Sam will speak about his career journey that has brought him to his current Emmy Award (14) winning show that became a national series on Discovery’s Health Channel. Hear his business story and transformation from the 8 to 5 world to a life style career and the life lessons he has learned along the way.
About Sam the Cooking Guy
From director of operations for a bio tech drug development company …to frozen yogurt…to cooking and with stops along the way at the Today Show & Howard Stern – Sam finally figured it out at age 41, which seems late, but considering some never figure it out. Sam’s career on television began after quitting his job at a San Diego biotech company. In 2001, after a poorly timed effort to begin a career in travel television— that was unfortunately derailed by the September 11 attacks — he switched his focus to a cooking show. He produced his own test screening and distributed the tape to local San Diego television stations. San Diego’s Fox affiliate XETV-TDT offered him a 2–3 minute slot during its morning news program. The job was unpaid—a situation that changed after his work earned a Regional Emmy from the National Television Academy’s Pacific Southwest Chapter.
In January 2005, Zien moved to County Television Network (CTN), San Diego County’s public-access television, after CTN offered him a half-hour time slot on their station. His Sam the Cooking Guy show spread to other cities through agreements with sister cable companies; his work was recognized with more Regional Emmys and a book deal from John Wiley and Sons.
Now, Sam can be seen coast-to-coast in JUST COOK THIS Thursday nights on Discovery Health. JUST COOK THIS features Sam’s trademark offbeat wit, while this time exposing viewers to great-tasting, easy-to-prepare recipes that are also healthy.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
DINNER SPONSOR
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=38.20160303T17000020160303T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Featuring Sam the Cooking Guyfreethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Sam-the-Cooking-Guy.jpg;273;282,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Sam-the-Cooking-Guy.jpg;273;282,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Sam-the-Cooking-Guy.jpg;273;282,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Sam-the-Cooking-Guy.jpg;273;282$65 Members, $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=38ai1ec-2765@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral PublicJohn Sarkisian, Serial Entrepreneur
John Sarkisian, a serial entrepreneur by all rights, will share the good, the bad and the ugly of starting, managing and exiting businesses across different industries since his arrival in San Diego in 1980. He’ll share the key ingredient that carried him through each opportunity and the lessons learned, and what catapulted him to enter the restaurant business one more time with the opening of Encontro in North Park. Please join us for an informative and entertaining presentation.
John’s entrepreneurial career was originally built in real estate and restaurant development. John was CEO of Pat and Oscar’s, a company with 14 restaurants in Southern California and Arizona that was sold to a public company in 2000. John was a founding investor and lead the growth of Semtek Innovative Solutions prior to it’s sale to Verifone, Inc. John is the Founder and Vice Chairman of SKLZ, the Carlsbad based company delivering athletic performance products, content and programming to athletes around the world. He is currently the founding investor and Board Member of BrightScope. John is the Managing Partner of the new restaurant Encontro North Park. John graduated from the University of Michigan where he received a bachelor’s degree in economics, and then attended San Diego State University’s MBA program. John is a Board Member of the YMCA of San Diego County, serves as the Board Chair of San Diego Sports Innovators, and is a Board Member of EDC and CONNECT.
John is an avid cyclist and enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.
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AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
DINNER SPONSOR
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=42.20160407T17000020160407T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0John Sarkisian – What I learned with a breadstick, a ball and a piece of string!externalthumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/JohnSarkisian_20142-180x180.jpg;180;180,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/JohnSarkisian_20142-180x180.jpg;180;180,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/JohnSarkisian_20142-180x180.jpg;180;180,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/JohnSarkisian_20142-180x180.jpg;180;180$65 Members, $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=42ai1ec-2770@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral PublicKami Hoss, DDS MS, Super Dentists
Dr. Hoss and Dr. Keri (Husband and Wife) violated all the rules when they joined forces to transform and re-invent the dental experience, especially for children. Dr. Hoss will share how he used advanced entertainment technology and “superhero” characters to convince children to beg their parents to go to the “super” dentists without hesitation. Learn how this unique business model has set this dental practice apart from all the others. Once you hear the business story, you too will be grinning from ear to ear.
Kami Hoss has spent the past 20 years applying his visionary leadership and entrepreneurial drive in achieving exceptional revenue growth and business development in real estate, farming and dentistry. His expertise includes stabilizing underperforming properties and significantly increasing their value. He has employed short- and long-term strategic planning, business acumen, and deal making in maximizing ROI. Through astute site analysis, Dr. Hoss identified high-potential opportunities and purchased or constructed office buildings for dental and investment use, where he demonstrated business shrewdness in turning empty and underdeveloped properties into fully occupied commercial space. In addition, he acquired and developed raw farm land into lucrative nut orchards.
Dr. Hoss has gained a superior knowledge of all aspects of property development, finance, zoning, construction, and renovation. He has negotiated land purchase, leasing, and construction agreements and developed commercial property that doubled in value in two to three years. He is trained through Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP), and American Pistachio Growers. He serves on the board of directors of several organizations.
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5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
Join us for a delicious margarita with salsa and chips during pre-dinner festivities on behalf of Silvergate Bank
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
DINNER SPONSOR
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=44.20160505T17000020160505T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Super Dentists REALLY have Super Powers! – KAMI HOSS, DDS, MSfreethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Dr.-Kami-180x180.jpg;180;180,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Dr.-Kami-180x180.jpg;180;180,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Dr.-Kami-180x180.jpg;180;180,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Dr.-Kami-180x180.jpg;180;180$65 Members, $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=44ai1ec-2787@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Public
David Bennett General Director, San Diego Opera
“David Bennett”David Bennett joined the Gotham Chamber Opera as Managing Director in July, 2006 and was named Executive Director in May, 2010. He came to Gotham from Dance New Amsterdam (DNA), Lower Manhattan’s center for dance education, creation, and performance, where he served as Managing Director. While at DNA, he led a $5.7 million capital campaign for DNA’s new home and oversaw the organization’s emergence as a significant producer of modern dance in New York City. Prior to DNA, Mr. Bennett was a Senior Consultant with Arts Resources International, where he provided a range of advisory services to non-profit arts organizations, including project feasibility studies, financial operating estimates, economic impact and market analyses, and fund-raising feasibility studies. Before working in Arts Administration, he enjoyed a successful career in opera, appearing as a baritone with a number of companies and orchestras throughout the United States, including The Dallas Opera, the Dallas Symphony, Skylight Opera Theater, and Florentine Opera of Milwaukee. Mr. Bennett holds both an M.B.A. and an M.A. in Arts Administration from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX and is Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of OPERA America.
Patrick Bell, Opera-Kadabra
Patrick Bell, baritone and magician, launched his career as a professional magician at the age of thirteen in Healdsburg, California. Patrick has earned both Bachelors of Music and Masters of Music degrees in Vocal Performance at UCLA, and has enjoyed several seasons with the Los Angeles Opera Chorus and the worldwide TV ministry Hour of Power Choir. His one-man show, Opera-Kadabra, receives rave reviews from audiences throughout California.
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AGENDA
5:00 PM – Registration & Networking
6:00 PM – Pre-Dinner Entertainment – Patrick Bell
6:30 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=45.20160602T17000020160602T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA050 Years and Counting! A New Vision for the San Diego Opera | BEC Celebrates 45 years!!freethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2015-16_SDO_Logo_GOLD-300x44.jpg;300;44,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2015-16_SDO_Logo_GOLD-300x44.jpg;300;44,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2015-16_SDO_Logo_GOLD-300x44.jpg;300;44,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2015-16_SDO_Logo_GOLD-300x44.jpg;300;44$65 Members, $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=45ai1ec-2828@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral PublicPlease join us for our annual Member Appreciation Summer Social compliments of the BEC and Jim Wendler, CEO of The Fish Market Restaurant. The Event will be held at the The Fish Market Restaurant downtown San Diego location on August 4th at 5:30 PM. Come see the newly remodeled patio at the Top of the Market overlooking the harbor!
Our Member Appreciation events are always full of good cheer, and enjoyed with delicious food and plenty of wine and beer to our members, and this year will be no exception.
*This event is complimentary to all BEC members. Guests are welcome for only $25.
PARKING METERS will be in effect until 8pm, so bring plenty of quarters or your favorite credit card.
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=48.20160804T17300020160804T193000+32.713146;-117.172988The Fish Market @ 750 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA0BEC Summer Social 2016freethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/FM-logo-for-Sponsor-Page4-300x250.jpg;198;174,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/FM-logo-for-Sponsor-Page4-300x250.jpg;198;174,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/FM-logo-for-Sponsor-Page4-300x250.jpg;198;174,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/FM-logo-for-Sponsor-Page4-300x250.jpg;198;174$25http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=48ai1ec-2792@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Public
Mark Neville, Executive Director, San Diego Bowl Game Association
Mark will present the current state of affairs when it comes to the “business” of football bowl games, the critical success factors, challenges and the strategies being considered for long term success. He’ll discuss the history and lessons learned while managing the popular Holiday and Poinsettia bowl games. Please join us as we return from our summer break with a timely “kick-off” presentation.
Mark Neville grew up in Ventura, California and moved to San Diego to attend UC San Diego. Immediately upon his graduation from the La Jolla campus in 1991, he took an internship with the Holiday Bowl. More than 24 years later, he is still with the Holiday Bowl (and Poinsettia Bowl), now as the San Diego Bowl Game Association’s Executive Director. He also has served as the public address “Voice” of the University of San Diego men’s basketball team since 1992. He has been married to Gayle since 1998, and together they have two daughters, Sadie (14 yrs.) and Stella (11 yrs.), and a son, Milo (9 yrs.). They reside in La Mesa.
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AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
DINNER SPONSOR
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=46.20160908T17000020160908T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0The Business of Bowl Games – 41 and Counting…freethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/SD-Bowl-Games-300x157.jpg;300;157,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/SD-Bowl-Games-300x157.jpg;300;157,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/SD-Bowl-Games-300x157.jpg;300;157,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/SD-Bowl-Games-300x157.jpg;300;157$65 Members, $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=46ai1ec-2892@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Public
John Spanos, San Diego Chargers President – Football Operations, and Fred Maas, San Diego Chargers Special Advisor
John Spanos and Fred Maas will update us on football operations and the importance of completing the downtown sports and entertainment district for the benefit of our community and our local economy. They will share their passion to create a product on the field that we can always be proud of as well as showcase our city to keep tourism thriving for many years to come. Join us for a candid discussion on the issues as voters go to the polls in November.
John Spanos was named President – Football Operations for the Chargers in May 2015. Spanos started Chargers in 1995 and held several positions within the organization including pro and college scouting assignments and management rolls. In 2013 he was named Executive Vice President of Football Operations, working on the selection committee that hired GM Tom Telesco and Head Coach Mike McCoy. In June 2010, Mr. Spanos was named one of the “Top 40 Under 40” Greek-Americans by Greek America Magazine. The acknowledgment came in recognition of his achievements in both business and community leadership. He was born in Stockton, Calif. He attended The Bishop’s School in La Jolla where he lettered in football as a wide receiver and defensive back. He also lettered in golf and basketball, and was a member of three CIF_championship teams. He attended Wake Forest University, graduating with a degree in business.
For the past 30 years, Mr. Maas has served as a consultant and advisor to numerous political campaigns for federal, state and local offices. In February 2016, Fred Maas joined the Chargers as special advisor to Chairman Dean Spanos. He worked closely with Spanos, the team’s special counsel, Mark Fabiani, and an established team of legal, financial and land use advisors to develop the Citizens’ Initiative, the first step toward the creation of a proposed joint-use stadium-convention center facility in downtown San Diego. Mr. Maas is currently the executive chairman of MRV Systems LLC, a manufacturer of marine robotic vehicles for the oceanographic and defense industries.
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Vegetarian Meals
We are happy to accommodate our vegetarian guests with registration no later than Monday, October 3rd at Midnight. Please indicate your preference when you register by placing a checkmark in the indicated box.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
DINNER SPONSOR
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=49.20161006T17000020161006T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Enhancing America’s Finest City With Everyone in Mindfreethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Chargers-logo.jpg;214;115,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Chargers-logo.jpg;214;115,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Chargers-logo.jpg;214;115,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Chargers-logo.jpg;214;115$65 Members ($75 after Midnight on October 3rd), $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=49ai1ec-2919@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Publicadmin@businessexecutives.org
Lori Steele, CEO and Founder, Everyone Counts
Lori Steele, Fortune Magazine’s 10 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013, will present the critical success factors, lessons learned and vision for her company Everyone Counts. Ms Steele will update us on the election process and why you should be able to vote for elected officials using your favorite mobile device. The state of current voting machines, the evolution of mobile technology and the creation of cloud based software solutions has created a “perfect storm” to significantly increase the participation of voters across the country. But why hasn’t a more modern voting system been widely accepted? With just a few days before you go to the polls to elect the next President of the United States (or approve a new football stadium), join us for a candid discussion on the issues that has some elected officials shaking in their boots.
Lori Steele is a graduate of Bowling Green State University. Ms. Steele has become the world’s top expert in election modernization, pioneering the adoption of software as a service and bringing proven state of the art technologies to make elections more accessible, affordable, transparent and secure. Since founding Everyone Counts she has led successful election administration and voting projects in countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Australia, serving voters located in over 165 countries, as well as for the transition from vote by mail to secure online voting for the iconic Oscar and Emmy awards. Ms. Steele previously served as Vice President, Investments at Citigroup. She is frequently called on by legislators from around the world, and the media, including Time, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, Politico and The New York Times. Ms. Steele was named in 2013 to Fortune Magazine’s 10 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs List, a winner of San Diego Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Award and her induction into the Bowling Green State University Dallas Hamilton Entrepreneur’s Hall of Fame.
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Vegetarian Meals
We are happy to accommodate our vegetarian guests with registration no later than Monday, October 31st at Midnight. Please indicate your preference when you register by placing a checkmark in the indicated box.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
DINNER SPONSOR
Dinner proceeds support the BEC Management Apprentice Program, which brings together university undergraduates and BEC members over a lunch meeting. BEC members provide advice and counsel to help students prepare for the marketplace.
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=50.20161103T17000020161103T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Voting is one thing. Making it COUNT is another!freethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Everyone-counts-logo-300x101.jpg;300;101,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Everyone-counts-logo-300x101.jpg;300;101,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Everyone-counts-logo-300x101.jpg;300;101,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Everyone-counts-logo-300x101.jpg;300;101$65 Members ($75 after Midnight on October 31st), $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=50ai1ec-2944@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Publicadmin@businessexecutives.org
Janet Deering, CEO and Founder, Deering Banjo Company
Did you know that the most widely known internationally renowned manufacturer of banjos was headquartered right here in Spring Valley, California? Did you know that some of the world’s most famous banjo players play the Deering Banjo? CEO Janet Deering will be speaking to the Business Executives Council to talk about the family business her and husband Greg started 41 years ago. She’ll share the inspiration, challenges, business strategies and the secrets behind their amazing success over the years. Please join us for an enlightened discussion on how this family business set their sights “to champion the banjo and inspire creativity around the globe by supplying the best quality, American made banjos available to players of all abilities.”
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Vegetarian Meals
We are happy to accommodate our vegetarian guests with registration no later than Monday, November 28th at Midnight. Please indicate your preference when you register by placing a checkmark in the indicated box.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
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Dinner proceeds support the BEC Management Apprentice Program, which brings together university undergraduates and BEC members over a lunch meeting. BEC members provide advice and counsel to help students prepare for the marketplace.
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=52.20161201T17000020161201T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Building the Family Business One Banjo at a Time!freethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Deering-Logo-testing-A3-300x300.jpg;300;300,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Deering-Logo-testing-A3-300x300.jpg;300;300,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Deering-Logo-testing-A3-300x300.jpg;300;300,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Deering-Logo-testing-A3-300x300.jpg;300;300$65 Members ($75 after Midnight on November 28th), $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=52ai1ec-3022@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Publicadmin@businessexecutives.org
Shaking it Up with a “Millennial” Entrepreneur
So you thought “millenials” were all “entitled” and still living at home, huh? Not 27 year old Kevin Gelfand, President of Shake Smart, the first ever SDSU campus student-owned business he co-founded with fraternity brother Martin Reiman in 2011. Shake Smart, which offers freshly blended protein shakes and healthy on-the-go foods for individuals living an active lifestyle, has now grown to seven locations stretching from California to Texas with plans for five more openings by the end of 2018. Kevin will reflect on his initial vision to “shake” up the healthy food industry with innovative thinking, bringing his business plan to life and what challenges and lessons learned he has encountered along the way. Join us for an informative and exciting presentation from one of San Diego’s up and coming business leaders.
Brief Bio:
Kevin Gelfand was born and raised in Los Angeles. He earned a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University in Business Management with a emphasis in entrepreneurship. Kevin was featured in Forbes Magazine as one of seven all-star young entrepreneurs. Shake Smart received 4th place in the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards from a group of 2,000 contestants stretching over 28 countries. He lives with his wife Jasmine who is an entrepreneur in her own right as she has started her own law practice.
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Vegetarian Meals
We are happy to accommodate our vegetarian guests with registration no later than Monday, January 9th at Midnight. Please indicate your preference when you register by placing a checkmark in the indicated box.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
PRESENTED BY
Dinner proceeds support the BEC Management Apprentice Program, which brings together university undergraduates and BEC members over a lunch meeting. BEC members provide advice and counsel to help students prepare for the marketplace.
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=5716208ded0b73736e6532b3d39ba694&Event=55.20170112T17000020170112T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Shaking t Up With A “Millennial” Entrepreneurfreethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ShakeSmart-logo.png;144;89,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ShakeSmart-logo.png;144;89,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ShakeSmart-logo.png;144;89,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ShakeSmart-logo.png;144;89$65 Members ($75 after Midnight on January 9th), $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=5716208ded0b73736e6532b3d39ba694&Event=55ai1ec-2995@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Publicadmin@businessexecutives.org
Lisa Druxman, Chief Founding Mom
We’re sure you’ve seen those moms with baby strollers gliding on the streets of San Diego getting their daily exercise. Well, that just isn’t a group of friends getting together by accident. It’s the result of Lisa Druxman’s well thought out business plan to deliver wellness and fitness to a very underserved market. Ms Druxman will present the lessons learned and critical success factors she experienced that resulted in the creation of FIT4MOM, one of the fastest growing franchise operations in the country. She will share her story of turning a unique idea into a very successful company resulting in over 300 franchisees designed to serve just “moms.” Join us for an inspirational story of entrepreneurship that’s based on every mom’s dream to “get back into shape after giving birth.”
Lisa Druxman is the Chief Founding Mom of FIT4MOM, the country’s largest fitness program for moms. Their award winning franchise offers Fit4Baby, Stroller Strides and Body Back. Lisa has trail blazed the franchise industry by creating a turnkey business that is supportive of motherhood. They have been voted as one of the best companies to work for according to Working Mother magazine. Lisa is a speaker, writer and the host of the Motivating Mom podcast. She has had a column on entpreneur.com for mom entrepreneurs and has been featured on shows like The Today Show, Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper and more. Lisa lives her mission of making strides in fitness, motherhood and life.
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Vegetarian Meals
We are happy to accommodate our vegetarian guests with registration no later than Monday, November 28th at Midnight. Please indicate your preference when you register by placing a checkmark in the indicated box.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
PRESENTED BYDinner proceeds support the BEC Management Apprentice Program, which brings together university undergraduates and BEC members over a lunch meeting. BEC members provide advice and counsel to help students prepare for the marketplace.
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=53.20170202T17000020170202T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Creating a Real Business with Baby in Tow!freethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Fit4mom-logo.jpg;227;227,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Fit4mom-logo.jpg;227;227,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Fit4mom-logo.jpg;227;227,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Fit4mom-logo.jpg;227;227$65 Members ($75 after Midnight on January 30th), $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=53ai1ec-3063@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Publicadmin@businessexecutives.org
Shanna Missett Nelson, President
Health and wellness centers seem to spring up everywhere. So, how is Jazzercise, a company launched in 1969, still in business? Hear Shanna Missett Nelson, President, tell the story of Jazzercise’s decades-long industry leadership and success, from the fitness revolution it kicked up in the 70s & 80s to the thriving global franchise it is now. Nelson will share the business strategies and lessons learned that resulted in today’s 8300 franchises teaching 32,000 classes each week. Please join us for a dynamic and informative program that will have you “dancing in the aisles.”
As President of Jazzercise, Inc., Shanna Missett Nelson holds the helm of the group fitness industry leader, guiding the brand in global and local markets. Having a front row view into how her mom, Judi Sheppard Missett, created the largest dance fitness company in the world, Nelson began as an instructor but quickly launched her business career as an international brand consultant and franchise owner herself. In addition to her role at the company, Shanna is a media spokesperson and motivational speaker who holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Arizona. Nelson lives and works mostly in Carlsbad with her husband and two daughters.
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Vegetarian Meals
We are happy to accommodate our vegetarian guests with registration no later than Monday, November 28th at Midnight. Please indicate your preference when you register by placing a checkmark in the indicated box.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
PRESENTED BYDinner proceeds support the BEC Management Apprentice Program, which brings together university undergraduates and BEC members over a lunch meeting. BEC members provide advice and counsel to help students prepare for the marketplace.
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=56.20170302T17000020170302T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0How to Survive and Thrive in Businessfreethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jazzercise-logo-download.jpeg;290;174,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jazzercise-logo-download.jpeg;290;174,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jazzercise-logo-download.jpeg;290;174,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Jazzercise-logo-download.jpeg;290;174$65 Members ($75 after Midnight on February 27th), $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=56ai1ec-3142@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Publicadmin@businessexecutives.orgJulie Scardina
Julie’s passion for wildlife and wild places is rivaled only by her commitment to encouraging others to make a difference for the world we share. Julie will share her story that took her from a small town in Illinois to being SeaWorld’s Animal Ambassador where she focused on communicating important issues, success stories and what people could do to make a difference for animals, whether in human care or in the wild. With photos, videos and her own hands-on experience, she will bring us up to date with the role mankind needs to play to protect a most precious resource, the Wild Kingdom.
Julie, a renowned speaker, teacher, mentor and active participant in conservation, recently retired from SeaWorld after 40 years. She maintains a position on the board of the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, and consults with a wide variety of conservation, animal welfare and education organizations and utilizes her expertise in animal training and care to improve the lives of animals worldwide. Uniquely, Julie holds the title as the most frequent guest on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and appeared on NBC’s Today Show more than 100 times discussing animals and conservation. Julie also traveled the globe for years with Jack Hanna, appearing in his weekly show Animal Adventures. Julie, along with Jeff Flocken, co-authored the beautiful and inspiring book, Wildlife Heroes, highlighting 40 people around the globe who have dedicated their lives to saving species.
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Vegetarian Meals
We are happy to accommodate our vegetarian guests with registration no later than Monday, April 3rd at Midnight. Please indicate your preference when you register by placing a checkmark in the indicated box.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
Dinner proceeds support the BEC Management Apprentice Program, which brings together university undergraduates and BEC members over a lunch meeting. BEC members provide advice and counsel to help students prepare for the marketplace.
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=57.20170406T17000020170406T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0The Wild Life of Julie Scardinafreethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Julie2_60061_1-219x300.jpg;219;300,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Julie2_60061_1-219x300.jpg;219;300,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Julie2_60061_1-219x300.jpg;219;300,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Julie2_60061_1-219x300.jpg;219;300$65 Members ($75 after Midnight on April 3rd), $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=57ai1ec-3171@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Publicadmin@businessexecutives.org
Chad Randall, COO
Chad Randall, Chief Operational Officer of IPS Group, will share the amazing business story of building a company that is best known for the patented credit card-enabled, solar-powered smart parking meter and SaaS web-based management system with advanced data analytics. He’ll share the critical success factors and lessons learned that helped founder David King pursue his vision to make IPS a full service parking solution that completely changed the industry. Please join us for an informative presentation about this exciting and impactful family business known worldwide.
Chad Randall serves as Chief Operational Officer of IPS Group, Inc. As COO, Randall is responsible for the broad oversight of IPS Group’s ongoing operations and maintains direct supervision of the Company’s business development unit. Randall joined the Company in 2008 at his current position, bringing many years of Fortune 500 corporate experience in both the automotive and instrumentation industries. In addition to business management, Randall has functional experience in engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and product line management. Prior to taking on the role of COO at IPS Group, Randall was responsible for a global product line of $100M for a Fortune 250 Corporation. Randall holds a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
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Vegetarian Meals
We are happy to accommodate our vegetarian guests with registration no later than Monday, May 1st, at Midnight. Please indicate your preference when you register by placing a checkmark in the indicated box.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
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Dinner proceeds support the BEC Management Apprentice Program, which brings together university undergraduates and BEC members over a lunch meeting. BEC members provide advice and counsel to help students prepare for the marketplace.
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=58.20170504T17000020170504T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0And You Thought Parking Meters Just Collected Coins!freethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IPS-Logo-Blue-NO-Taglinesm1-e1470910300223.png;150;105,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IPS-Logo-Blue-NO-Taglinesm1-e1470910300223.png;150;105,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IPS-Logo-Blue-NO-Taglinesm1-e1470910300223.png;150;105,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IPS-Logo-Blue-NO-Taglinesm1-e1470910300223.png;150;105$65 Members ($75 after Midnight on May 1st), $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=e07331ab63d9f9eacaa9371aeb8878a0&Event=58ai1ec-3233@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Publicadmin@businessexecutives.org
Susan Salka, CEO, President and Director
Join Susan Salka, President and CEO of AMN Healthcare, as she presents best practices and lessons learned from her work, tackling a vision to make an impact – personally, professionally, and in her community. Susan will share her experience evolving AMN Healthcare from a single service travel nurse organization in 1985 to the diversified healthcare staffing and technology business that makes the company the industry leader in healthcare workforce solutions today. Through past and present business examples, Susan will share her approach to creating an ambitious vision and successfully executing strategy as AMN Healthcare navigates a changing competitive landscape, delivers innovative client solutions, and organizes its resources to make an impact globally.
Susan Salka is CEO, president and director of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc., (AMN). Susan is an active industry spokesperson in the healthcare and investment community, and has been one of the driving forces behind the company’s strategic and operational success since joining the company in 1990. Before becoming CEO and president, Susan served in several other executive positions at AMN Healthcare, including CFO, COO and SVP of business development. Susan currently serves on the board of directors of McKesson, The Campanile Foundation at San Diego State University, and serves on the editorial advisory board of Directors & Boards magazine. She previously served on other public company boards, such as Beckman Coulter and Playtex Products. As an alumna of Chadron State University, Susan has been honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award. She also received the Monty Award for accomplished alumni by San Diego State University, where she received her master’s degree in finance. In 2016, Susan was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from San Diego State University’s college of business administration.
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Vegetarian Meals
We are happy to accommodate our vegetarian guests with registration no later than Monday, May 29th, at Midnight. Please indicate your preference when you register by placing a checkmark in the indicated box.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
SPONSORED BY
Dinner proceeds support the BEC Management Apprentice Program, which brings together university undergraduates and BEC members over a lunch meeting. BEC members provide advice and counsel to help students prepare for the marketplace.
Tickets: http://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=59.20170601T17000020170601T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Tackling a Vision to Make an Impactfreethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/amn_cmyk-300x214.png;300;214,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/amn_cmyk-300x214.png;300;214,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/amn_cmyk-300x214.png;300;214,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/amn_cmyk-300x214.png;300;214$65 Members ($75 after Midnight on May 29th), $95 Non-Membershttp://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=59ai1ec-3270@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral PublicPlease join us for our annual Member Appreciation Summer Social compliments* of the BEC and Jim Wendler, CEO of The Fish Market Restaurant. The Event will be held at the The Fish Market Restaurant downtown San Diego location on August 8th at 5:00 PM. Come enjoy the view from the Top of the Market patio overlooking the harbor!
Our Member Appreciation events are always full of good cheer and enjoyed with hosted beer/wine and delicious appetizers, and this year will be no exception.
*Early Registration (by midnight on July 31, 2017): $25 for all BEC members. Guests are welcome for only $45. After July 31st, add $10 per person.
PARKING METERS will be in effect until 8pm, so bring plenty of quarters or your favorite credit card.
Tickets: https://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=60.20170808T17000020170808T200000+32.713146;-117.172988The Fish Market @ 750 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA0BEC Summer Social 2017freethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/FM-logo-for-Sponsor-Page4-300x250.jpg;198;174,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/FM-logo-for-Sponsor-Page4-300x250.jpg;198;174,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/FM-logo-for-Sponsor-Page4-300x250.jpg;198;174,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/FM-logo-for-Sponsor-Page4-300x250.jpg;198;174$25 Members, $45 Non-members (by midnight on July 31, 2017); Add $10 each for registration after July 31st.https://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=60ai1ec-3372@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Publicadmin@businessexecutives.org
Brian Gansert, President of Operations
When you pay that parking fee, you can’t help but grit your teeth (no one likes to go to the dentist either, but you still have to go). So why has ACE Parking been so successful for nearly 7 decades? Brian Gansert will take us on a “ride” from 1950, when founder Evan Jones started the company with one parking lot, to today’s company that is now over 500 parking “applications” strong and employs more than 4500 people. He’ll discuss what is really behind those parking fees you hate to pay. He’ll share critical success factors, lessons learned, and commitment to “stay the course” yet pursue expansion into Las Vegas. Brian will also share how the impact of new technology and the modern “shared economy” is guiding their long-term strategy for continued success. Please join us as Brian presents what’s “under the hood” of one of San Diego’s iconic family businesses.
Brian oversees Ace Parking’s operations throughout the US covering Special Events, Commercial, Retail, Surface Lots and Mixed-Use Facilities. From his base in San Diego, Brian devotes his time and energy on building a team of dedicated parking professionals that are driving Ace Parking’s operations to greater heights in terms of profitability, efficiency and customer service. With a team of 15 direct reports, together they manage the parking activities for more than 350 locations throughout Southern California, Arizona, Texas, Oregon, Washington, New Orleans and Washington DC/Arlington. Clients and accounts include Qualcomm Stadium, Petco Park and Convention Centers in Phoenix, Dallas and San Diego. Brian received his Bachelor’s degree from California State University Long Beach.
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Vegetarian Meals
We are happy to accommodate our vegetarian guests with registration no later than Monday, September 11th, at Midnight. Please indicate your preference when you register by placing a checkmark in the indicated box.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:20 PM – Dinner
7:10 PM – Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
PRESENTED BY
Tickets: https://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=a74152009fdf97c24f8c4e214726311ca1416dcd89a93055&Event=62.20170914T17000020170914T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0We See the People, Not the Cars!freethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ace-parking-logo-1.png;112;138,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ace-parking-logo-1.png;112;138,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ace-parking-logo-1.png;112;138,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ace-parking-logo-1.png;112;138$65 Members ($75 after Midnight on Monday, September 11th), $95 Non-Membershttps://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=a74152009fdf97c24f8c4e214726311ca1416dcd89a93055&Event=62ai1ec-3410@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Publicadmin@businessexecutives.org
Presenting
The Truth About Shark Tank!
… According to Former Show Contestants
You’ll find out…
How realistic is the show?
Do the sharks use realistic criteria to make their investment decisions?
Do decisions typically get made as quickly as the show portrays?
What are the top 3 lessons learned by the contestants?
Do the contestants recommend appearing on the show to other entrepreneurs seeking funding? And, if so, what is the most important advice they would give them?
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Vegetarian Meals
We are happy to accommodate our vegetarian guests with registration no later than Monday, October 2nd at Midnight. Please indicate your preference when you register by placing a checkmark in the indicated box.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:00 PM – Dinner & Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
Presented By
Dinner proceeds support the BEC Management Apprentice Program, which brings together university undergraduates and BEC members over a lunch meeting. BEC members provide advice and counsel to help students prepare for the marketplace.
Tickets: https://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=a74152009fdf97c24f8c4e214726311ca1416dcd89a93055&Event=63.20171005T17000020171005T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0The Truth About Shark Tank! … According to Former Show Contestantsfreethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Shark-Tank-photo-300x170.png;300;170,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Shark-Tank-photo-300x170.png;300;170,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Shark-Tank-photo-300x170.png;300;170,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Shark-Tank-photo-300x170.png;300;170$65 Members ($75 after Midnight on October 2nd), $95 Non-Membershttps://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=a74152009fdf97c24f8c4e214726311ca1416dcd89a93055&Event=63ai1ec-3460@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Publicadmin@businessexecutives.org
Presenting
Aziz Badra, CEO
Share in an enlightening presentation from speaker Aziz Badra, CEO of Band Of Hands, Inc., a local San Diego start-up that is revolutionizing the technology world with its Mobile and Web applications.
You’ll learn about:
Creative strategies to put people back to work in your community
How technology is being used to transform charities and charitable giving
Technology to help you in business and home
New ways to balance work/life demands
Using innovation and technology with real examples
Aziz has over 30 years of business experience across multiple sectors in the United States and abroad. His global travels and entrepreneurial spirit uniquely suit him to start-up success. He is a natural leader with an extensive marketing background, respected relationship-building skills and unparalleled drive, all of which make him a true asset to Band Of Hands. Besides the transformative content Aziz will be sharing, his public speaking skills and sense of humor will keep you entertained so you won’t want to miss this evening!
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Vegetarian Meals
We are happy to accommodate our vegetarian guests with registration no later than Sunday, October 29th at Midnight. Please indicate your preference when you register by placing a checkmark in the indicated box.
AGENDA
5:00 PM – Networking & Registration
6:00 PM – Dinner & Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
Sponsored By
Dinner proceeds support the BEC Management Apprentice Program, which brings together university undergraduates and BEC members over a lunch meeting. BEC members provide advice and counsel to help students prepare for the marketplace.
Tickets: https://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=64.20171102T17000020171102T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Linking Innovation to Need through Philanthropy!freethumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Band-of-hands-logo-lg-300x70.png;300;70,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Band-of-hands-logo-lg-300x70.png;300;70,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Band-of-hands-logo-lg-300x70.png;300;70,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Band-of-hands-logo-lg-300x70.png;300;70$65 Members ($75 after Midnight on Sunday, October 29th), $95 Non-Membershttps://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=64ai1ec-3570@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Publicadmin@businessexecutives.org
Presenting
Head Quack Matt DelVecchio
Named one of the top five craft brewery picks by the Star Tribune in March 2017, Duck Foot Brewing was the first craft brewery in San Diego to offer gluten-free beer. In fact, all of their beers are brewed with an enzyme that removes nearly all traces of gluten. With a beer lineup that features variety, there is something for every beer lover: Some light-bodied, some big and strong. Some hoppy and bitter, some with a touch of biscuity, bready malt sweetness. And perhaps even some a bit on the sour side. Join us to hear how the invention was mothered by necessity! There will be plenty of brew to taste PLUS specially selected raffle prizes for you to win just in time for the Holidays!
Why would a successful financial advisor quit his job to open a craft brewery in the saturated San Diego market? In 2012, Head Quack Matt DelVecchio was living it up in cozy New York City. He was brewing away in his casa with the ultimate dream of owning his own craft brewery, funded by his day job as a financial planner. But it was his degree in sculpture that helped his artistic vision overcome the powerful din of the nearby Stock Exchange. Wrench in his plan: Celiac Disease. As his gluten-filled world came crashing down, his wife, Katie, gave him a swift kick in the pants. Make lemons into beer. He discovered a novel way to make beer with a natural enzyme that does nothing more than remove gluten from beer. Rejoice! Soon, the mild-mannered man with the malt mustache and his wife headed west to Encinitas. And they had a kid. And then a San Diego craft brewery and tasting room. And they loved both. To Duck Foot!
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Vegetarian Meals
We are happy to accommodate our vegetarian guests with registration no later than Sunday, December 3rd at Midnight. Please indicate your preference when you register by placing a checkmark in the indicated box.
AGENDA
5:15 PM – Networking & Registration
6:00 PM – Dinner & Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
Sponsored By
Dinner proceeds support the BEC Management Apprentice Program (MAP), which brings together university undergraduates and BEC members over a lunch meeting. BEC members provide advice and counsel to help students prepare for the marketplace.
Tickets: https://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=a74152009fdf97c24f8c4e214726311ca1416dcd89a93055&Event=65.20171207T17150020171207T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Duck Foot Brewing: Turning Lemons into Beer (Sort Of)! externalthumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DuckFoot-logo.png;224;264,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DuckFoot-logo.png;224;264,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DuckFoot-logo.png;224;264,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DuckFoot-logo.png;224;264$65 Members ($75 after Midnight on Sunday, December 3rd, $95 Non-Membershttps://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=a74152009fdf97c24f8c4e214726311ca1416dcd89a93055&Event=65ai1ec-3618@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Publicadmin@businessexecutives.org
Presenting
Pat Walsh
Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer
How did Pat Walsh and his pals start Classy–a company that began as a charity pub crawl but grew into a VC-backed startup raising $53 million to-date? They’ve grown to over 200 employees in 6 years, and they work with some of the most recognizable nonprofits that are solving the world’s toughest problems. What is their secret formula for success? What have they done with all that money? Join us for an exciting journey into the world of software development where technology, passion, and kindness intersect.
Pat is the co-founder & Chief Impact Officer at Classy, a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising tools for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate global social impact. Since 2011, fundraising on the Classy platform has doubled each year—resulting in thousands of nonprofits collectively raising over half a billion dollars. Pat was selected by Bloomberg Businessweek as one of the Top 5 Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs in America. He has spoken at Collision Conference, Clinton Global Initiative University, Harvard Social Innovation Collaborative, the UN High Commissioner of Refugees Innovation conference and is a guest speaker at UCSD Rady School of Management. Prior to Classy, Pat worked for General Dynamics in Program Management and the Advanced Nuclear Plant Studies group. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor focus in Economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
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6:00 PM – Dinner & Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
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Dinner proceeds support the BEC Management Apprentice Program (MAP), which brings together university undergraduates and BEC members over a lunch meeting. BEC members provide advice and counsel to help students prepare for the marketplace.
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Trump’s Tax Plan – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly!
Get answers to your questions from four of San Diego’s finest tax experts!
Panel Discussion Moderated by Rod Hatley, Tax Attorney
Learn from four of San Diego’s finest tax experts what the new tax law means to international, domestic, and pass-through entities and individuals. Why are companies giving bonuses and taking major write-offs? Will the GNP continue its rise past 3% per year? Will the unemployment rate drop? What else could happen? Join us for an informative and no doubt entertaining panel discussion on a very hot topic.
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6:00 PM – Dinner & Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
Dinner proceeds support the BEC Management Apprentice Program (MAP), which brings together university undergraduates and BEC members over a lunch meeting. BEC members provide advice and counsel to help students prepare for the marketplace.
Tickets: https://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=67.20180201T17000020180201T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Trump’s Tax Plan – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly! externalthumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BEC-Panelists-Feb-2018-trans.png;1024;512,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BEC-Panelists-Feb-2018-trans.png;1024;512,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BEC-Panelists-Feb-2018-trans.png;1024;512,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BEC-Panelists-Feb-2018-trans.png;1024;512$65 Members ($75 after Midnight on Sunday, January 28th, $95 Non-Membershttps://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=67ai1ec-3729@businessexecutives.org20180218T064411ZGeneral Publicadmin@businessexecutives.org Presenting
Zero to 100…Real Quick​​​​​​​!
Join Cireson Co-Founders Paul Sutton and Shaun Ericson as they discuss their journey over the past 5 years, starting as a bootstrapped company to managing its meteoric growth, landing them on the Inc. 500 List. From brainstorming their (crazy) idea to reinventing their business all over again, Paul and Shaun will lay bare the scars they’ve sustained and share their insight on strategies, experiences, and proven principles every business needs to be aware of as it goes through the maturation process in its respective marketplace.
Shaun Ericson:
With over 13 years of Systems, Asset and Service Management experience, Shaun’s passionate pursuit of technical brilliance in the System Center space led to the creation of the first-ever System Center app store, which now serves as a SCSM platform necessity for hundreds of clients across the globe. His vision to create a new standard for best-in-breed solutions shaped Cireson into the worldwide powerhouse that it is today.
Paul Sutton:
Paul leads the global sales, marketing, and business development strategies based in San Francisco. He was born in Belgium with an English upbringing, and has been California dreamin’ since 2004. Paul’s worldly experience results in an open and unique approach to customer service and business management, with an ability to understand and appreciate the passions of others.
Paul has over 16 years in the software industry working with IT Service and Asset Management organizations such as Computer Science Corporation, Touchpaper, LANDESK, and Axios.
Prior to launching Cireson, Shaun steeped himself in the technology industry, working with well-known companies including Peregrine, Remedy, Altiris, LANDesk and Axios. Since that time, he has dedicated himself to all things System Center.
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We are happy to accommodate our vegetarian guests with registration no later than Sunday, February 25th at Midnight. Please indicate your preference when you register by placing a checkmark in the indicated box.
AGENDA
Doors open at 5:15 PM for Registration and Networking
6:00 PM – Dinner & Program
8:00 PM – Adjourn
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Dinner proceeds support the BEC Management Apprentice Program (MAP), which brings together university undergraduates and BEC members over a lunch meeting. BEC members provide advice and counsel to help students prepare for the marketplace.
Tickets: https://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=68.20180301T17000020180301T200000+32.872891;-117.215663La Jolla Marriott @ 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA0Zero to 100…Real Quick​​​​​​​! externalthumbnail;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Cireson_WOtagline-1.png;333;99,medium;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Cireson_WOtagline-1.png;333;99,large;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Cireson_WOtagline-1.png;333;99,full;http://businessexecutives.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Cireson_WOtagline-1.png;333;99$65 Members ($75 after Midnight on Sunday, February 25th), $95 Non-Membershttps://app.greenrope.com/publicCalendar2.pl?Cal=d980d1168d8f3582d5006871f46c19a7&Event=68